Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
advenus
ID:
1328974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) P.M.Peterson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 1232 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341428



Common Names

  • Advenus Sporobolus
  • Sporobolus advenus
  • Adven Sporobolus


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Description

Sporobolus advenus (also called Giant Sacaton, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a tufted grass with erect to spreading stems and narrow, flat leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus advenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sporobolus advenus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus advenus is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a light, moist soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Sporobolus advenus

Sporobolus advenus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Sporobolus advenus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus advenus?

Sporobolus advenus

What is the common name of Sporobolus advenus?

Adventitious Dropseed

What is the natural habitat of Sporobolus advenus?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in prairies, savannas, and open woodlands

Species in the Sporobolus genus

Sporobolus acinifolius, Sporobolus actinocladus, Sporobolus acuminatus, Sporobolus adustus, Sporobolus aeneus, Sporobolus africanus, Sporobolus agrostoides, Sporobolus airiformis, Sporobolus airoides, Sporobolus albicans, Sporobolus aldabrensis, Sporobolus amaliae, Sporobolus angustifolius, Sporobolus apiculatus, Sporobolus atrovirens, Sporobolus australasicus, Sporobolus bahamensis, Sporobolus balansae, Sporobolus bechuanicus, Sporobolus blakei, Sporobolus bogotensis, Sporobolus bosseri, Sporobolus brockmanii, Sporobolus buckleyi, Sporobolus caespitosus, Sporobolus camporum, Sporobolus capillaris, Sporobolus caroli, Sporobolus centrifugus, Sporobolus clandestinus, Sporobolus coahuilensis, Sporobolus collettii, Sporobolus compactus, Sporobolus compositus, Sporobolus confinis, Sporobolus congoensis, Sporobolus consimilis, Sporobolus contiguus, Sporobolus contractus, Sporobolus cordofanus, Sporobolus coromandelianus, Sporobolus creber, Sporobolus crucensis, Sporobolus cryptandrus, Sporobolus cubensis, Sporobolus curtissii, Sporobolus diandrus, Sporobolus dinklagei, Sporobolus discosporus, Sporobolus disjunctus,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144651-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].